Acct 3300.002
Accounting and Finance for Small Business and Entrepreneurs
Spring 2015
Online
Instructor: Jennifer Reynolds, MST, CPA BUS 133A JReynolds@UTTyler.edu 903-565-5734 Office Hours: M 9:30-11:00 T 11:00-2:00 W 9:30-11:00 R 11:00-2:00 Other: By appointment
Preferred means of communication:
Unless circumstances beyond my control preclude me from doing so, I will be available in my office during the office hours listed above. All other communication should be first, via email, and as a last resort, via my office phone. I monitor my email very frequently and should be able to respond within 12 hours M-F and within 24 hours on the weekend.
Catalog Description:
Basic topics in financial and managerial accounting. Topics include financial statements and analysis;
accounting for assets, liabilities and owners' equity, and elements of managerial accounting. This
course is designed for non-business majors. Students with more than six hours in accounting will not
receive credit for this course. This course is cross-listed with FINA 3300.
Course Objectives:
Identify the forms of business organizations and types of business activities
Explain the relationship among economic events, transactions and the expanded accounting equation Identify and prepare the four basic financial statements
Use the above financial statements in an analysis of a business
Describe the components of internal control and their role in managing a business
Understand personal finance concepts relevant to entrepreneurs such as the US income tax system, investments, retirement and estate planning
Distinguish between managerial and financial accounting
Identify the cost of manufacturing a product and show how these costs affect financial statements Describe the budgeting process and the benefits it provides
Prepare a cash budget
Required Course Materials:
Textbook: Edmonds, Edmonds, Olds, McNair and Tsay, Survey of Accounting, Fourth Edition. Homework will be assigned in Connect, the book’s online homework tool so make sure you purchase a new book with the access or just the Connect access with eBook (cheaper option).
Evaluation:
Homework Assignments: 20% (I will take an average of all Connect assignments)
Exam 1 15%
Exam 2 15%
Exam 3 15%
Final Exam 20%
Project 15%
Any changes to the grade scale will be announced on Blackboard Exams:
Exams will be taken online. I expect students to complete these individually without assistance from classmates or any other party. You may use your textbook or any other materials provided as a part of this class. Exam times will be announced at least one week in advance in Blackboard and an email will also be sent to your UTTyler email so make sure you check that account regularly. You will be given a 3 day window in which to take the exam so NO MAKEUP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN!
Academic Dishonesty:
I expect a high level of responsibility and academic honesty. Because the value of an academic degree depends upon the absolute integrity of the work done by the student for that degree, it is imperative that a student demonstrates a high standard of individual honor in his or her scholastic work.
Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to,
statements, acts or omissions related to applications for enrollment of the award of a degree, and/or the submission, as one's own work of material that is not one's own. As a general rule, scholastic dishonesty involves one of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion and/or falsifying academic records. Students suspected of academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary proceedings.Copyright Infringement:
Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material may subject students to civil and criminal penalties under the Federal Copyright law, (See, http://www.copyright.gov/title17/circ92.pdf ) Material subject to federal law includes, but is not limited to, printed materials, choreographic works, pantomimes, pictorial, graphic, or sculptural works, including the individual images of a motion picture or other audiovisual work. It also includes computer software, computer programs, musical works, sound recordings, and videos and other audiovisual work. It is also a violation of federal copyright law for any of the above to be electronically distributed through peer to peer sharing,
Students found in violation of the Federal Copyright law may also be subject to student disciplinary proceedings as described above.
For more information on what constitutes copyright infringement and penalties see The UT System's copyright information website at http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/copypol.htm.
Students Rights and Responsibilities
To know and understand the policies that affect your rights and responsibilities as a student at UT Tyler, please follow this link: http://www2.uttyler.edu/wellness/rightsresponsibilities.php
Grade Replacement/Forgiveness and Census Date Policies
Students repeating a course for grade forgiveness (grade replacement) must file a Grade Replacement Contract with the Enrollment Services Center (ADM 230) on or before the Census Date of the semester in which the course will be repeated. Grade Replacement Contracts are available in the Enrollment Services Center or at http://www.uttyler.edu/registrar. Each semester’s Census Date can be found on the Contract itself, on the Academic Calendar, or in the information pamphlets published each semester by the Office of the Registrar.
Failure to file a Grade Replacement Contract will result in both the original and repeated grade being used to calculate your overall grade point average. Undergraduates are eligible to exercise grade replacement for only three course repeats during their career at UT Tyler; graduates are eligible for two grade replacements. Full policy details are printed on each Grade Replacement Contract.
The Census Date is the deadline for many forms and enrollment actions that students need to be aware of. These include:
• Submitting Grade Replacement Contracts, Transient Forms, requests to withhold directory information, approvals for taking courses as Audit, Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit.
• Receiving 100% refunds for partial withdrawals. (There is no refund for these after the Census Date) • Schedule adjustments (section changes, adding a new class, dropping without a “W” grade)
• Being reinstated or re-enrolled in classes after being dropped for non-payment • Completing the process for tuition exemptions or waivers through Financial Aid State-Mandated Course Drop Policy
Texas law prohibits a student who began college for the first time in Fall 2007 or thereafter from dropping more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career. This includes courses dropped at another 2-year or 4-2-year Texas public college or university. For purposes of this rule, a dropped course is any course that is dropped after the census date (See Academic Calendar for the specific date).
Exceptions to the 6-drop rule may be found in the catalog. Petitions for exemptions must be submitted to the Enrollment Services Center and must be accompanied by documentation of the extenuating circumstance. Please contact the Enrollment Services Center if you have any questions.
Disability Services
In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) the University offers accommodations to students with learning, physical and/or psychiatric disabilities. If you have a disability, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, PTSD or ADHD, or you have a history of modifications or accommodations in a previous educational environment you are encouraged to contact the Student Accessibility and Resources office and schedule an interview with the Accessibility Case Manager/ADA Coordinator, Cynthia Lowery Staples. If you are unsure if the above criteria apply to you, but have questions or concerns please contact the SAR office. For more information or to set up an appointment please visit the SAR office located in the
Student Absence due to Religious Observance
Students who anticipate being absent from class due to a religious observance are requested to inform the instructor of such absences by the second class meeting of the semester.
Student Absence for University-Sponsored Events and Activities
If you intend to be absent for a university-sponsored event or activity, you (or the event sponsor) must notify the instructor at least two weeks prior to the date of the planned absence. At that time the instructor will set a date and time when make-up assignments will be completed.
Social Security and FERPA Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Tyler to protect the confidential nature of social security numbers. The University has changed its computer programming so that all students have an identification number. The electronic transmission of grades (e.g., via e-mail) risks violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; grades will not be transmitted electronically.
Emergency Exits and Evacuation:
Everyone is required to exit the building when a fire alarm goes off. Follow your instructor’s directions regarding the appropriate exit. If you require assistance during an evacuation, inform your instructor in the first week of class. Do not re-enter the building unless given permission by University Police, Fire department, or Fire Prevention Services.
Technical Information
If you experience technical problems or have a technical question about this course, you can obtain assistance by emailing itsupport@patriots.uttyler.edu or call 903.565.5555.
When you email IT Support, be sure to include a complete description of your question or problem including: • The title and number of the course
• The page in question
• If you get an error message, a description and message number
• What you were doing at the time you got the error message You may also visit the Help Tab in Blackboard for useful information or check out On Demand Learning Center for Students
http://ondemand.blackboard.com/students.htm Plug-ins and Helper Applications
UT Tyler online courses use Java, JavaScript, browser plug-ins, helper application and cookies. It is essential that you have these elements installed and enabled in your web browser for optimal viewing of the content and functions of your online course. Always ensure that you are using the most update version for the browser you choose to access the online learning content.
NOTE: Mozilla Firefox is the recommended browser for Blackboard. (URL: http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/)
• Adobe Reader allows you to view, save, and print Portable Document Format (PDF) files. (URL: http://get.adobe.com/reader/)
• Java Runtime Environment (JRE) allows you to use interactive tools on the web. (URL: http://www.java.com/en/download/)
• Adobe Flash Player allows you to view content created with Flash such as interactive web applications and animations.
(URL: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/)
• QuickTime allows users to play back audio and video files. (URL: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/)
• Windows Media Player allows you to view, listen and download streaming video and audio. (URL: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/products/windows-media-player)
• RealPlayer allows you to view and listen to streaming video and audio.(URL: http://www.real.com/) Netiquette Guide
"Netiquette" is network etiquette, the do's and don'ts of online communication. Netiquette covers both common courtesy online and informal "rules of the road" of cyberspace. Review and familiarize yourself with the guidelines provided. (URL: http://www.learnthenet.com/learn-about/netiquette/index.php
